Mesa Arizona Temple

Presidents

Temple presidents are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. Following is a list of the current and former presidents of the Mesa Arizona Temple.

Temple President

Years Served

President Kenneth M. Smith

2017–

President J Brent Hatch

2014–2017

President R. Gordon Porter

2011–2014

President Daryl H. Garn

2009–2011

President Ezra T. Clark Jr.

2006–2009

President Albert Choules Jr.

2003–2006

President John R. Peterson

2000–2003

President L. Kenyon Udall

1997–2000

President E. Widtsoe Shumway

1994–1997

President John H. Tanner

1991–1994

President Nephi S. Allen

1988–1991

President LeRoy Layton

1985–1988

President L. Harold Wright

1980–1985

President Junius E. Driggs

1975–1980

President C. Bryant Whiting

1970–1975

President Jesse M. Smith

1963–1970

President J. Robert Price

1960–1963

President Arwell L. Pierce

1953–1960

President Harry L. Payne

1944–1953

President Charles Pugh

1940–1944

President Charles R. Jones

1934–1940

President David K. Udall

1927–1934

"We must build more temples, and we must build them more quickly. This is the season to build temples. They are needed, and we have the means to do so. The Lord will hold us accountable if we do not work with greater accomplishment than we are now doing."